Dover/Hartly- The Delaware State Police are currently investigating two shooting incidents that occurred last evening.

The first incident occurred on September 16, 2019 at approximately 8:57 p.m., when Troopers were dispatched to the 3100 block of Forrest Avenue, for a report of a shooting.  Upon arrival, Troopers learned that three individuals were in the garage area of the residence when they heard multiple shots being fired.  One of the individuals, a 27-year-old female had been struck by a bullet.  She was transported to a local area hospital with non-life threatening injuries.

It was also reported during this same timeframe that shots were heard being fired in the area of the 1900 block of Taraila Road, Hartly.  There were no injuries reported as a result of this incident.

There is no suspect information at this time.

The investigation is active and ongoing and anyone with information regarding this incident is asked to contact Troop 3, Detective Blomquist at 302-697-4454.  Information may also be provided by calling Delaware crime stoppers at 1-800-TIP-3333 or via the internet at http://www.delaware.crimestoppersweb.com

If you or someone you know is a victim or witness of crime or have lost a loved one to a sudden death and are in need of assistance, the Delaware State Police Victim Services Unit/Delaware Victim Center is available to offer you support and resources 24 hours a day through a toll free hotline 1800 VICTIM-1. (1800 842-8461). You may also email the unit Director at debra.reed@delaware.gov

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Presented by Public Information Officer, Master Corporal Melissa Jaffe

Released:091719 1011

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